166 Demons of the World: Mythology and Religious Traditions

Solomon’s Demons

Bael

• Title: King
• Legion: 66
  Grants the ability to become invisible or change shape. He is not only a formidable fighter but also well-versed in legal matters. Bael is depicted in forms ranging from a cat to a crowned human or a spider with a frog’s head.

Agares

• Title: Duke
• Legion: 31
  A duke from the East who can teach all languages and cause earthquakes. Often appears as a gentle old man riding a crocodile.

Vassago

• Title: Prince
• Legion: 26
  Possesses knowledge of past, present, and future events.

Gamigin

• Title: King
• Legion: 30
  Also known as Samigina, he communicates in the voice of a horse and is knowledgeable about the sins of the dead, often appearing as a pale horse.

Marbas

• Title: President
• Legion: 36
  Capable of causing both disease and healing, Marbas is depicted as a man with a lion’s head and is reputed to have mechanical expertise.

Valefor

• Title: Duke
• Legion: 10
  A master thief who appears as a lion with a donkey’s head.

Amon

• Title: Marquis
• Legion: 40
  Knows secrets of both the past and the future. Amon is shown as a wolf with a serpent’s tail that exhales fire from its mouth.

Barbatos

• Title: Duke
• Legion: 30
  Gives the voice of various animals and insight into time. He appears as a huntsman accompanied by four kings.

Paimon

• Title: King
• Legion: 20
  A great demon king who governs the arts and sciences while providing loyal familiars. He is often depicted as a man riding a camel.

Buer

• Title: President
• Legion: 50
  A master of philosophy, ethics, natural science, and logic, Buer is also a healer and appears as a centaur.

Gusion

• Title: Duke
• Legion: 40
  A monkey-faced demon who bestows honor and dignity upon his followers.

Sitri

• Title: Prince
• Legion: 60
  Fulfills carnal desires. Sitri is shown with a leopard’s head and the body of a griffin.

Beleth

• Title: King
• Legion: 85
  Kindles love and passion, appearing as a terrifying figure mounted on a horse.

Leraje (also Lelaikha)

• Title: Duke
• Legion: 30
  Sows discord and conflict; depicted wearing a green hunting outfit.